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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.74, 441.72 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.74, 441.72 and 237.08 is: 355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.74 : 441.72 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.74/441.72 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.74x = 441.72 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.74x = 104,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,722.98/294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.31

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